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Dell Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs Dell E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 78identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Silver
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:Grey, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:i5-3340M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4 MB
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2:BGA 1023

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Comparison of 5421, E6430 + Port Replicator Euro 2
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey, Silver
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-3340M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1250 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneMaxxAudio 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546071257
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0XB
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one65 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.01 kg
WidthDiffers346 mm352 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm241 mm
Height (front)Differs2.79 cm2.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.29 cm3.24 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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